It is a Deaf, Deaf World on Friday, Oct. 28

VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University’s American Sign Language
Club will host two sessions of Deaf, Deaf World from 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, in the Student Union
Ballrooms B and C. Deaf, Deaf World is a unique cultural
experience, where faculty, staff and students can learn about Deaf
and Hard of Hearing individuals.

“Deaf, Deaf World is an amazing event that opens peoples’ eyes to
the world of deaf culture and to anyone that may use a different
language,” Erin Salmon, coordinator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Services, said. “Using a different language in no way means someone
is ‘less than’ it just means you have to figure out another way of
communicating, and that can be a true challenge to mainstream
society.”

The ballrooms will transform into Deaf, Deaf World, where
individuals are not allowed to communicate vocally and must rely on
their own nonverbal communication skills to engage in everyday
tasks like going to restaurants and banks. This eye-opening
experience will offer a glimpse into what day-to-day life is like
for people with minimal to no hearing.

There will be a panel discussion with individuals from the deaf and
hard of hearing community at the end of each session. Members will
answer questions and talk with participants about what they learned
from interacting in the Deaf, Deaf World experience.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information,
please contact Salmon at (229) 245-2498 or epsalmon@valdosta.edu.